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Driving

My daughter wants to learn to drive. How do I choose driving instructors?

The Driving Instructors’ Association claims the best learner drivers are those that study with a qualified instructor but have support from their parents. Here’s how you should go about finding…

By James Foxall2nd May 20196th July 2020
Buying + selling, Driving

I need to buy a child car seat. What should I be looking for?

Buying a child car seat isn’t a difficult thing for a parent to do; buying the right one for their car and child most certainly is. Here we look at…

By James Foxall2nd April 20196th July 2020
recall cars
Buying + selling, Driving, Motoring admin

What does it mean when companies recall cars?

It basically means there’s something wrong with your motor. Car companies recall cars when a problem – frequently safety related – comes to light. Why do recalls happen? Cars have…

By James Foxall28th March 20196th July 2020
car crash
Driving, Motoring admin

What should I do if I have a car crash?

There are some very definite dos and don’ts when you have a car crash. Usually our image of a crash is like that above, which thankfully is far more dramatic…

By James Foxall21st March 20196th July 2020
dog car seats
Driving

Do I need to get special dog car seats for my pets?

Back in the day you’d let your dog climb into the car, sit where it wanted and off you went. Now it’s not so straightforward. Dog car seats are one…

By James Foxall21st February 20196th July 2020
Mobile phone mount
Driving

Is a windscreen mobile phone mount legal?

With more drivers than ever using their mobile phone as a sat nav and harsher penalties for drivers using hand-held devices, it makes sense to get a mobile phone mount.…

By James Foxall11th January 20196th July 2020
Winter car kit
Driving

The weather’s getting colder. Should I carry a winter car kit?

Putting together a winter car kit is a very sensible thing to do. It need not cost the earth and could end up being a lifesaver. There are some basic…

By James Foxall4th January 20196th July 2020
Self driving car
Driving

What is a level 2 self driving car?

Self driving cars are on their way and there’s nothing we can do about it except embrace them. But when we say a car is self driving or autonomous, what…

By James Foxall22nd November 20186th July 2020
MOT
Driving, Motoring admin

If my car fails its MOT before the due date, can I still drive it?

The annual MOT test is a must-do for every driver. You don’t have to get your car serviced. But when your car reaches its third birthday you do need to…

By James Foxall22nd November 20186th July 2020

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